County schools of yesteryear focus of historical calendar

GAYLORD-The annual calendar published by the Otsego County Historical Society will be in stores Nov. 1.

The 2006 calendar, which is a fund-raiser for the society and its museum, features Otsego County schools of yesteryear.

The photos for each month depict one-room schoolhouses that were once the centers of learning in the county. Also included in the calendar are photos of schoolhouse children and teachers. At one time, approximately 40 of these neighborhood schools were in operation in Otsego County.

The calendars cost $6 and can be found at various locations around Gaylord, including the Otsego County Library, Gaylord Feed & Grain, Sparr Mall, Arlene's Diner and more. For a complete list of locations, call the Historical Society museum, 732-4568.

The museum is open from 9 a.m.-noon each Wednesday throughout the winter. Calendar locations will be listed on the answering machine.